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Propagation of explosive sound in a liquid layer overlying a semi-infinite elastic solid

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The Pekeris theory of normal mode propagation of explosion sound in two liquid layers is extended to include the case of a solid bottom. Curves giving phase velocity, group velocity, amplitude, vertical pressure distribution as a function of frequency are presented. The relative merits of geophones and hydrophones for underwater seismology and the best depth for each type of instrument are discussed in the light of the theory. The characteristics of an incoming signal are described.

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© 1950 Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Presented at the St. Louis Meeting of the Society March 1949. The research reported in this document has been made possible through support and sponsorship extended by the Geophysical Research Directorate of the Cambridge Field Station, AMC, U.S. Air Force, under Contract W-28-099 ac-396. It is published for technical information only and does not represent recommendations or conclusions of the sponsoring agency.

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Cambridge Field Station Geophysical Research Directorate
W-28-099 ac-396

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